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Walnut Creek, California, United States

United States

Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures on patients of all ages. Ensures proper specimen collection for various medical testingRespond promptly to trauma calls and emergency codes. Efficiently collects blood samples for urgent analysisMaintains strict adherence to infection control protocols, safety guidelines, and patient confidentiality standards during all procedures. Collaborates closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate specimen collection and prioritize urgent requests.Skills include: Venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen collection and handling, knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures, attention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work efficiently under pressure and in fast-paced environments, strong organizational and time management abilities.

Martinez, California, United States

Collects blood and urine samples from patients and processes these specimens including entry/receipt of specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS), centrifugation, and distribution/sending to reference laboratories Assists Clinical Laboratory Scientists in the performance of testing in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis and other areas as assigned. Results are verified by a scientistAssists physician in the obtaining and staining of bone marrow specimensAssist the Pathologist in the conduct of autopsies and PAP smearsProvide training and work direction to Laboratory Technician I Assists laboratory scientists to maintain testing equipment Prepares various reagents and specimens for testing and analysis by licensed and certified personnelMakes gram stains and streaks culture plates Prepares specimens for transportation from collection sites to main laboratory and receives specimens from collections sites at the main laboratory Monitors room and refrigerator temperaturesGreets patients, customers, members of the public and other County staff; answers phones and performs other duties as requiredProvides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customersPerforms record keeping, labeling, filing and other related dutiesReceives and stores laboratory supplies and assists in maintaining inventoryAssists in the entry of reference laboratory and point of care results Assists in laboratory data collection

San Francisco, California, United States

Responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner with respect and dignity. Assigned the responsibility of various duties associated with clinical laboratory functions which are technical and clerical in nature such as answering telephones, charting, computer housekeeping. Responsible for preliminary specimen processing prior to analysis and for accurate input of specimen collection information into the Laboratory Information System.Responsible for accurately admitting outpatients into the Hospital Information System and for the distribution and delivery of patient reports. Special emphasis placed to ensurethat specimens received in the laboratory are processed promptly and delivered to the appropriate departments for analysis. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, nursing staff, physicians, physicians' office staff and laboratory personnel. Assist the supervisor in checking bills from the reference laboratories and outside vendors. Responsibility of blood specimen collection for the clinical laboratory using proper and approved techniques for either venipuncture or capillary methods.

San Quentin, California, United States

Obtain blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique, as well as obtain other non-blood specimens such as urine screen collections, paternity testing, fecal testing, etc.Process and maintain specimens. This includes but not limited to ensuring proper specimen container and labels, proper collection temperature, and ensuring proper transfer protocols.Ensure proper specimen handling and collection by noting times of collection and maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.Ensuring patient verification through proper patient identification protocol. Serve and protect the prison and hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, local requirements, and JCAHO standards.

Reno, Nevada, United States

Assist in determining the suitability of donors to undergo plasmapheresis prior to venipuncture.Establish rapport with donors to ensure overall customer happiness with the center to support long-term donation, all while ensuring donor confidentiality.Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions in accordance with guidelines.Monitor donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product.Set up, disconnects, and operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all autopheresis troubleshooting displays, documentation of exceptions, etc. Ensures the proper calibration and maintenance of autopheresis machines and associated equipment. May be trained to repair plasma equipment.Disconnect and dispose of all contaminated disposable equipment. Ensure proper cleaning of equipment and work area between donors. Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of production records.Maintains thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, FDA-approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and internal company procedures. You report all unsafe situations or conditions to area lead, supervisor or manager.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Associates, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Associate Of Science - As, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4.0

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Art/Art Studies, General, 4.0

Phlebotomy Certificate, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Associate Of Science - As, Biology/Biological Sciences, General